Enlisted personnel may submit a Special Request/Authorization (NAVPERS 1336/3) for Special Request and Request Mast REGULATION DI D-YA-KNOW Job/department: Age: Hometown: Quote: Sports Team: Favorite Hobby: Favorite book: Favorite movie: Ambition: Favorite GTMO restaurant: Favorite musician: Favorite TV show: Currently working on: How the Navy has improved his life: Sailor of the Week because: T he Guantanamo Bay Spouses Club (GBSC) at Naval Station (NS) Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is host ing the annual Tour of Homes, Dec. The Tour of Homes invites members of the community to decorate their their decorations. This event is open to the entire help the residents get into the holiday G BSC Presents Annual Tour of Homes MC2(SW/AW) Justin Ailes Gazette Editor mittee Chairperson Julie Latrell. We In order to participate in the group et from the GBSC prior to the event. accompanied by an adult are free. To T and concert, Dec. 3. to provide a taste of home for the commu nity during the holiday season. ning at Satellite Communication. Systems, featuring the Country music group Emer community, participate in the festivities and derstand that not everyone has a chance to go home for the holidays, and the parade M WR To Host Holiday Parade/Concert MC2(SW/AW) Justin Ailes Gazette Editor The Holiday parade is an annual event bertson said. Base residents can participate in the pa

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PAGE 3 T he results for the Enlisted Retention Board (ERB), ratings Enlisted Continuation board. had at least seven years but less than 15 years time in namo Bay Navy Counselor Abigail Greenleaf. PTS place them in PTS to right size the Navy in a short amount of time. In Sailors facing separation through these programs may face short notice unemployment, loss of health care, and loss of housing, said Greenleaf. E nlisted Retention Board/P TS Programs Impact Sailors MC2(SW/AW) Justin Ailes Gazette Editor transition is to prepare for both reenlistment and separa tary Separation Pay. Any Sailor transitioning from the Navy for these pro command career counselor, Fleet and Family Support Sailors facing separation should inform their respective counselor for further guidance to begin the separation process. Greenleaf. Thanksgiving Day Safety Tips F s Day there are all sorts of things to celebrate. During th ese celebrations food, decorations, driving and alcohol all present dangers; particularly to young common -sense precautions can help happy. B est Way to Thaw a Frozen Turkey : T s temperature When in Your Kitchen : meat, poultry, seafood, or eggs. Wash fresh vegeta bles and fruits thoroughly. meat or poultry at a minimum oven temperature of 325F. Thawing Frozen Food : it. Frequently launder dish cloths and sponges. To disinfect, use liquid household bleach or a disin Stuffing the Turkey the Night Before Roasting : Deep Frying a Turkey : This method produces a perfectly safe bird, but the method itself can be dangerous. If you do choose to from flammable materials (that includes your house

T he American Red Cross Orga tion (NS) Guantanamo Bay sponsored fitness experience for the community. American Red Cross volunteer Jane ing the lead to educate cyclists on MC2(SW/AW) Justin Ailes Gazette Editor B ike-O-Rama Promotes Cyclist Safety ing bicycles met safety criteria. providing assistance and offering tools, the equipment and the mechan Cyclists participated in either a 12mile ride to Windmill Beach, or a sec ondary, family-oriented one-mile trail ride around the Navy Exchange. gear and pay attention to the rules of during

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S afety Department Advises Fluorescent Light Bulb Caution MC2(SW/AW) Justin Ailes Gazette Editor T he Safety Department at Naval Station (NS) Guanta namo Bay, Cuba is advising community members on Fluorescent light bulbs contain a small amount of lease mercury vapor until it is cleaned and removed from the residence. Don 1. Before cleanup ing system, if you have one. 2. During cleanup outdoors in a trash container or protected area until materials can be disposed of properly. als indoors. C To minimize exposure to mercury vapor, the EPA disposal steps described. If they burn out and are intact, bring them to hazmat Effective Monday, Nov. 28, due to renovations of the quarterdeck and the command suite at U.S. Naval Hospital Guantanamo Bay, the new entrance to the hospital will be located on the east side of the building next to the Emergency Room entrance. Signs will be posted to direct patients to the new entrance. GTMOs Child Youth Program Girls and Boys rugby team went to Washington, D.C. and Maryland, Nov. 17-21, to play in the Rugby Turkey Trot Tournament. The girls team won the tournament, while the boys team came in second. Back Row (L-R) Nick Sandstrom, Brianna Hartwell, Kyle French, Allen Ruiz, Anthony Munoz, Darien Kegler. 2nd to Back row (L-R) Braden Galloway, Christian McGouey, Kevin Lynch, Tatiana Wynder, Jennifer Simon, James Dillion, Cameron Sode, Dane Stone, Gavin Khul, Derek Sode. Front Row (L-R) Savannah Tur, Becca Simon, Taeisha Wynder, Summer McGouey, Keanna Peck, Kourtnie Black, Not Pictured Meagan DiGiovanni